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• EPL roundup from the weekend August 18, 2019
  Manchester City was denied a later winner against Spurs thanks to VAR while Frank Lampard gets his first point as Chelsea Manager as they earned a draw against Leicester City.
• Healthier options for local breakfast favourites August 18, 2019
  With a food scene as rich as ours, it isn’t difficult to find a breakfast you would enjoy in Singapore. The challenge lies in eating a healthy one.
• A splashing weekend at the FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 August 18, 2019
  Over 6,000 fans were treated to a thrilling weekend (Aug 15-17) of aquatic action at the FINA Swimming World Cup presented by Yakult at the OCBC Aquatic Centre.

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Manila Times News

• DA: Biosecurity measures up amid rising hog deaths August 19, 2019
  THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has set up a crisis management team tasked with enhancing biosecurity measures as it monitors suspected animal-disease outbreaks in the country following reports of more…READ
  EIREENE JAIREE GOMEZ
• Mayweather denies Pacquiao rematch rumors August 19, 2019
  Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. denied any comeback fight that would lead to his potential rematch with reigning World Boxing Association super welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East….READ
  JOSEF T. RAMOS, TMT
• PH posts $248-M BoP surplus last month August 19, 2019
  The country’s balance of payments (BoP) reverted to a surplus in July, boosting the year-to-date tally to return to the P5-billion mark. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on…READ
  MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO, TMT

Bangkok Scoop

• Social Development and Human Security Minister proposes Gender Certification Act August 16, 2019
  The Minister of Social Development and Human Security, is urging that a Gender Certification Act be passed, to ensure transgender people have equality in society. Social Development and Human Security Minister, Chuti Krairerk, this week sponsored a workshop on “Promoting Gender Equality: Gender Certification for Transgenders,” to hear opinions from representatives of various sectors, before […]
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• Economics ministers approve 316 billion baht stimulus measures August 16, 2019
  Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said today that the first meeting of the economics ministers chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved urgent economic stimulus measures to raise confidence and generate greater cash circulation throughout the country. A sum of 316 billion baht in funds will be provided for the economic stimulus measures. If […]
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• BAAC to offer services at convenience stores August 16, 2019
  Many financial services are being made available in convenience stores. Starting next Monday (Aug 19), the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) customers, most of whom are farmers, will be able to use the bank’s services at 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide. With Counter Service Company Limited acting as the BAAC’s banking agent, it will […]
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Vietnam Sports News

• Top Vietnamese fighters to compete in Asian martial arts event August 20, 2019
  Kickboxers Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất and Nguyễn Thanh Tùng will represent Việt Nam at the ONE: Immortal Triumph Championship, which will make its highly-anticipated debut in the country on September 6.
• Yamaha Cup returns, seeking young football talents August 20, 2019
  The U13 Yamaha Cup football tournament will return to the country later this month after two years of absence.
• Injury-hit Hà Nội still aiming for cup glory August 20, 2019
  Hà Nội FC are not full of power when they play Altyn Asyr at the Asian Football Confederation Cup Inter-Zone semi-final’s first leg match today at the Hàng Đẫy Stadium in Hà Nội.

Cambodian Daily News

• Cambodia Steers Clear of Potential US Missile Deployment In Asia August 20, 2019
  Tea Banh, who is also deputy prime minister, said it was for the U.S. and its allies to agree on the issue, and did not want to impinge on their sovereignty or rights. The post Cambodia Steers Clear of Potential US Missile Deployment In Asia appeared first on The Cambodia Daily.
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• ‘Freeze human traffickers’ assets’ August 20, 2019
  Minister of Interior Sar Kheng ordered relevant authorities to freeze the assets of those found to be involved in human trafficking and illegal logging. The post ‘Freeze human traffickers’ assets’ appeared first on The Cambodia Daily.
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• Award-winning film In the Life of Music on journey to Oscars 2020 August 20, 2019
  After winning the Audience Choice Narrative Feature award at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) in November, In the Life of Music has followed this up by being selected to represent Cambodia in the International Feature Film Award at the 92nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, in February next year. The post Award-winning […]
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Laotian Times News

• Laos, Thailand To Build Another Friendship Bridge August 20, 2019
  Laos and Thailand are considering the construction of one more friendship bridge to connect the two countries in a move that would link Vientiane Province and Loei. The governor of Vientiane Province, Mr. Khamphan Sithidampha told reporters on August 16 that Vientiane provincial authorities had proposed the project to the government for its consideration. “We
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• Labor Imbalance Causes Unemployment in Laos August 19, 2019
  An imbalance in the supply and demand of labor in some sectors poses a challenge for Laos in its efforts to tackle rising unemployment. “The government has acknowledged that there is a mismatch in the supply and demand of workers in some areas,” Vientiane Times reported on August 19. “This poses a challenge for the
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• Construction of New, Mega Cultural Park in Vientiane Commences August 16, 2019
  Construction of Lanxang Cultural Park kicked off on August 9 with a ground-breaking ceremony for the project. It is expected to take about nine years to complete the USD 80 million-construction project, which is divided into three different phases. Inside the park, which will cover about 88 hectares in Dongsang Hin Village, in Vientiane’s Xaythany
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Hong Kong Sports News SCMP

• MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong speaks out in support of Hong Kong people amid anti-government protests August 19, 2019
  Controversial Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong has sent a message of solidarity with Hong Kong’s anti-government protesters, but said he hoped the city’s social unity would not suffer lasting damage from tensions arising from recent developments.In online posts on social media platforms Sina Weibo and YouTube, Xu doubted whether mainland Chinese media reports on the […]
• Achilles injury hell teaches high-tempo Cecilia Yeung to ‘slow it down’ as she targets return August 17, 2019
  Hong Kong high jumper and part-time model Cecilia Yeung Man-wai has vowed to return to competition, saying she hopes to be jumping again this year as she battles back from injury.The Hong Kong record holder, whose fame also extends to the catwalk, ruptured the Achilles tendon on her right foot during practice at the Sports […]
• Stephanie Au shakes off Hong Kong airport protest chaos to qualify for Olympics in Singapore August 17, 2019
  After successfully talking airport protesters into allowing her to board a flight to Singapore, Stephanie Au Hoi-shun wasted no time in becoming the second swimmer from Hong Kong to make the individual Olympic A qualifying standard.On Friday night at the World Cup series in the Southeast Asian state, Au shattered her own Hong Kong record […]

Taiwan Ministry of Sports

• City Receives Top Honor at 2019 MOTC Golden Road Award August 19, 2019
  Taipei City’s outstanding bridge maintenance management has earned the highest honor from Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), which has conducted evaluations of bridge maintenance and management operations across different municipalities.The evaluations are carried out according to 2 criteria, namely inspection, and maintenance operations. Taipei City excelled in both categories, making it the top performer […]
• Quenching the Summer Heat is Crucial for Animals – Reactions of Different Animals Enjoying Shaved Ice August 19, 2019
  The high temperature and humidity of summer coupled with Taipei Basin’s terrain – which does not dissipate heat easily – as well as the heat island effect of the surrounding metropolitan area, can lead to intolerable, sweltering weather. It is time to enjoy a bowl of refreshing shaved ice to quench the summer heat!Taipei Zoo […]

Aussie Sports News

• Lindsay Park pair ready for Regal Roller Stakes August 15, 2019
  Fundamentalist launches a spring campaign at Caulfield that the Lindsay Park operation hopes can lead to an elusive Group One victory. A two-time winner from 18 starts with seven minor …
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• Missile Stakes day Tips and Bets – Rosehill Races 10/8/2019 August 10, 2019
  The feature racing in Sydney on Saturday will be run at Rosehill with the Group Two Missile Stakes headlining the card. View our tips and bets for what looks a …
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• Hamilton hunts down Hungarian GP victory August 4, 2019
  Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton has hunted down Max Verstappen to win the Hungarian Grand Prix for a record-extending seventh time and surge 62 points clear in the championship standings. …
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Sport New Zealand

• Introducing the Sport NZ Women + Girls Summit 2019 – registrations now open. August 14, 2019
• Sport NZ recognises innovative ways to get young women active in Aotearoa July 19, 2019
• Marching Southland hear their participants’ voice July 17, 2019